Headstrong Mooring gets the job done
Craig Brennan
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Described by trainer Michael Freedman as a “head case”, Mooring broke through for his initial victory in the $35,000 Maiden Stakes over 1000m on Wednesday night.
And in the process the three-year-old son of Bel Esprit went within 0.4 seconds of the 1000m course record on the Polytrack surface held by My Hero.
Ridden by Robbie Fradd, Mooring was getting tired over the final 100m but held on to defeat Magic Key (John Sundradas) by a length with Tough Question (Erasmus Aslam) four-and-a-half lengths back in third place.
Described by trainer Michael Freedman as a “head case”, Mooring broke through for his initial victory in the $35,000 Maiden Stakes over 1000m on Wednesday night.
And in the process the three-year-old son of Bel Esprit went within 0.4 seconds of the 1000m course record on the Polytrack surface held by My Hero.
Ridden by Robbie Fradd, Mooring was getting tired over the final 100m but held on to defeat Magic Key (John Sundradas) by a length with Tough Question (Erasmus Aslam) four-and-a-half lengths back in third place.
Mooring (Robbie Fradd) redeems himself on Wednesday after running last at debut.
Mooring was the last to load into his inside draw, but began smartly before Fradd allowed Big Momoko to cross and lead and then easing to the outside of that filly.
Fradd held a firm rein on Mooring to the hometurn before quickly taking the lead and opening up a five length lead.
Despite getting tired he held sway to the line, running the smart time of 59.6 seconds.
“I suppose he was entitled to get weary,” said Freedman. “He’s run good time but he gets himself well and truly worked up.
“I’m hoping with a bit of racing and maturity he may learn to race a bit softer. If he could just look after himself mid-race I’m sure he could win a good race.”
For that reason Freedman has no specific plans with Mooring.
“There is no use making any plans with him at this stage,” said Freedman. “We’ll just keep racing him for the time being and hopefully he’ll settle down.
“Once he learns what its all about then we can think about loftier plans.”
Fradd echoed Freedman’s thoughts about Mooring and also believes there could be a good win in the gelding.
“He’s like riding five horses,” said Fradd. “He just goes that strong.
“He gets himself so worked up before the race. I’m sure that the more racing he gets and learns about it, the better he will become.”
Mooring was an A$130,000 yearling purchase in Australia. He’s from the At Talaq mare Drop Anchor and took his prizemoney past the $20,000 mark for the Mummify Stable with Wednesday night’s victory.
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